Electricity Meter Battery Backup Module from Japan
Lithium-thionyl chloride battery holder and circuit for retaining meter data during power outages in electricity meters. Dedicated accessory under HTS 9028.90.00.40 for reliable operation in supply meters. Ensures non-volatile memory retention for billing integrity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• UN38.3 transport certification for lithium batteries mandatory
• Specify retention time (e.g
• 10 years) linking to meter function
• Dangerous goods declarations if shipping air freight